Device for forming trouser cuffs



Dec. 5, 1950 c. HALEK DEVICE FOR FORMING TROUSER CUFFS Filed Oct. 2, 1947 INVENTOR.

CHARLES HALEIZ.

43 ATTORNEYJ.

Patented Dec. 5, l950 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DEVICE FOR FORMING TROUSER CUFFS Charles Halek, Cleveland, Ohio 7 Application October 2, 1947, Serial o. 777,530

9 Claims. (Cl. 223-37) My invention relates to a trouser cull forming apparatus.

It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide an apparatus of the type described which is extremely simple in construction, easy to operate, and which possesses the ability to form trouser cufis of neat appearance and of uniform depth or width.

A further object of the invention is an apparatus of this kind which may be constructed of few parts and which may be operated by the foot of the operator, leaving the hands free to adjust the trouser leg on the device preliminary to forming the cuff and to temporarily pin or stitch the folds of the formed cuff in place before removing the same from the device for final stitching.

Another object of the invention is the provision of an apparatus of the above named character which is portable in its nature so that it' may be moved readily to difierent locations in the shop.

Other objects and advantages in my invention will become more apparent as the following description of an embodiment thereof progresses, reference being made to the accompanying drawing in which like reference characters are employed to designate like parts throughout the same.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a vertical section through an apparatus embodying my invention, showing the same mounted on a table or other support,

Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the unassembled parts of the apparatus,

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the device shown in use to form a trouser leg cuff,

Figure 4 is an enlarged vertical section of the device showing a reversed trouser leg assembled on the device illustrating the first step in forming the cuff,

Figure 5 is a view similar to that shown in Figure 4, but, in addition, illustrates the second step in forming the cuff, as when the forming ring is applied, and,

Figure 6 is a view similar to the views shown in Figures 4 and 5, illustrating the final step in operating the apparatus to form the cuff, in which the forming cylinder has been elevated.

According to the embodiment of my invention illustrated in the drawing, the same may be supported on a table, bench or other support I thus rendering the device and support portable whereby it may be moved to any one of a number of convenient locations."

The device consists essentially of a cylinder 2 adapted to'be supported on the table top, an insert forming ring 3, a slidable forming cylinder 4, and means for sliding the latter within the first mentioned cylinder and the ring.

In carrying out my invention, the forming cylinderl is mounted on the upper end of a rod 5 and is removably secured thereto by the nut 6 to move with the rod. The rod is adapted for reciprocating movement in the support I and terminates at its lower end in a pedal portion 1. A bearing member 8 is provided to slidably receive the rod on the support, while a coiled spring 9 encircling the rod-normally urges the latter and the forming cylinder 4 to its uppermost position as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 6. The lower end of the coil spring engages the bearing 8, while its upper end engages a washer it! carried by the rod 5 below'the bottom wall of the forming cylinder 4.

The cylinder 2 is adapted tobe assembled over and to house the forming cylinder l in telescopic fashion, as illustrated in Figures 1, 4, 5 and 6, there being provided cooperating means on the support and on the cylinder 2 whereby the latter may be removably secured to the support when it is assembled over the cylinder l. Such means may consist of substantially diametrically opposed bayonet slots 52 formed in the lower end of the cylinder 2 for receiving the staples l3 positioned in the top surface of the support I.

It will be seen that the cylinder 2 may be locked in its supported position by causing the staples to enter theopen slot and then turning the cylinder in one direction about its vertical axis.

The upper end of the cylinder 2 is formed with a flange IA of slightly larger diameter than that of the cylinder body. The circumferential wall of the flange is preferably co-axial with the circular wall of the cylinder, but being of slightly larger diameter provides means therebetween for receiving the lower end of the trouser leg and the forming ring 3' as illustrated more particularly in Figures 5 and 6, at the same time offering no obstruction to' the upward passage of the forming cylinder 4 as shown in Figure 6.

The flange M is provided with notches l5 formed at spaced intervals about its upper free edge for purposes which will be described hereinafter. V 1

The forming ring 3 comprises a body portion having an outwardly extending peripheral flange l6 around its upper edge, the length of the body portion 3 being slightly less than the length of the flange wall I4 so that when the forming ring is, assembled in the cylinder 2, as in Figures 5 and 6, the flange IE will engage and rest upon the trouser leg material ,ll, overlying the upper extremity of the flange I4, while at the same time there is provided a restricted space 18 between the trouser material and the lower end of the forming ring 3. It will further be noted that when the forming cylinder 4 is in its upper position in the cylinder '2, there is also provided a space I91 betweenflthe' cylinder" hand the ring 3 through-which the material of" the trouser leg is urged upwardly as the forming cylinder is raised. This is illustrated more particularlyiin Figure 6.

In use, the invention may be described as operating substantially as follows: Thezrcylinderilis telescoped over the forming cylinder ,4 and is secured to the support I by rotating the cylinder 2 to interengage the bayonet slots I2*with:the staples l3. This is illustrated more particularly .-.in Figure 1. i The operator then depresses the rod 5 bylstepping on. the pedal 1, ,andtheicylinder 4 ..is. thus withdrawn to its lowermost rpos ition, as shown in. Figures 4' and -5,: iagainstrthet compression of thecoil springil. .Whi1ethe:rod tisthus depressed, the @material of l the trouser-leg. which HItWill the noted that the endof the trouser leg will overlie the cylinderfllsufiiciently toprovide enough of the material for forming the cuffs folds during the succeeding operations.

,The forming rings is then inserted intothe upper flanged portion. ofthe cylinder 2 until the eripheralflange i5 rests upon thetrouser le material lyinglover the-top ofthe flange M. The

bodyof the ring 3 thereby serves to hold aportion' ...,of.rthe trouser material between it and the flange $14,.therelbeing provided a-space l8 between-the lower endof the rin 3 and the transverseportion 20 of .thecylinder 2.

The .next. step in .the. operation of the-,device residesin. releasing. foot. pressure on the-pedall to allow. the compression of the springs to thrust the cylinder r 4..upwardly. within the cylinder 2; to

.a, positionsubstantiallythat indicated in Figure #6. rDuring the upwardmovement of- :the cylinder 4 .thatrportion of the "trouser leg material over- 1 lying the cylinder 4,.asin Figure 5, will be carried upwardiybetween the outer wall-of the cylinder 4 and therinner wall of the ring 3, that is, within the space..l9 formed therebetween. iDuring this operation, oi-course, the ring .3 functions to hold Ithe partially formed cuff in place in theappavratus.

LThatportion .of the end of the trouser le indicated atrfil, which extends above-the top of the cylinder 4 whenthecylinder has reached its uppermost position, .may then befolded down and. over the. top. of the flange .l6,.andthence to overlie'theruniolded portion of the. trouserleg material ll. In: this .mannerlthen-folding of the cuff is completed; but before removing the trouser .leg from theapparatus. itis desirable to v-baste ortpin the foldsin position so that the final sewing operation may be carried .outrin the usual manner.

Before temporarily securing the folds together,

the ring'3 may be withdrawn vfrom theapparatus bylifting the: same axially therefrom. Toenable the operatorto, pin or haste the folds into tempQparynpQSitmIl" preliminarytoifi al;stitching,':I -7 having a diameter greaterethanttheiremainder 4 have provided in the cylinder 2 a plurality of spaced notches in opening upwardly along the upper edge of the cylinder, and of sufficient width to enable the operator to grasp the folds of the 5 cuff between the fingers and either to pin or to baste them together. The cuff'may then be removed from the apparatus.

From the above description it will be seen that I have provided an extremely simple apparatus 10 ior' iorming' trouser cuffs; and which in its operament of parts, without departing from the spirit :oi the :invention or the scope of the pending cl ims- I" claim:

In a trouser cuff forming apparatus, a cylinder, a forming cylinder movable axially in said first cylinder, or means forlinoving :said i iorming cylinder, and means independent of butinsert; able between said cylinders for iguidingthat erl't' nro "theumaterialoira. trouser leg from which isto he'for ned, intola plurality o f-tiolds jwhen said forming cylinder is moved .in one idirection. "'2. An apparel apparatus for forming cuffs comprising relatively ,movableco-axial cylinders, one

0 ofosjaid cylinders. adapted to rec'eivethat portion .35 another 3f said cylinders .engageable r-withrsaid "material ltol'iold jitl'ha'ck upon itself and upon said means when said cylinders are subiectedato relative axial movement. 7

'13. An. apparel apparatus for formingond com- 40 prising relatively movable cor-axial.- cylinders,- one 'of said cylinders. adaptedrto receive thatportion of the material of a trouser leg from whichithe cuff is to he formed, lmeansindependent of=-but 'insertableiin saidnonencylindereior holding said material in; place withinesaid one cylindeiga-and another ,of said pylinders engageable with said material to ioldfitba'cl: upon itself and upon saidnreans when said cylinders are. subjected torrela- "tive'axial movement, and means for imparting 59 relative axial movement to saidrcylinders l. A nfla parel apparatusnfor formingatrouser ciifis comprising .a pair. of a relatively movable cylinders, meansirfor causingnrelative.motionbetween' said cylinders andomeans insertahle-lbe- "tween said cylinders and-spaced therefrom to provide a folding channelforl thatlportionso f a "trouser leg on which a. cu'iiris tobeformedwhen said cylinders'are relativelymoved.

"';5."In" atrouser cuff ior ning apparatusacylm irider,- a forming cylinderrmovahleexially in said -iirst"cylinder, means -for moving said forming cylinder, and means insertahle. between saidoylgindersfor' guidingithat portion of thei,mate 'ri'al -c' f;atrouser leg' from which a..,cuf is: to be "formed, into a plurality or folds. whenrsaid forming cylinder is moved inonefdireetion, said first :ylind1er"having arpluralitypf spaced notches formed in its periphery at its open .end. to pro Vide access torsaid iolded cuff whereby the folds thereof this-y be teinporarily pinned or stitched before removinglthe same. from the/apparatus.

iii. A trouser cuit -formingdmachine comprising a 'base a rcylinder; remoVa-bly secured-3 towthe'base tarid;ilaving an v opentuppenrend said :upper: end

of said cylinder, a forming cylinder axially movable in said first cylinder, a forming ring insertable between said cylinders and being of a diameter less than that of the open end of said first cylinder but greater than that of the forming cylinder, and means for sliding said second cylinder in said first cylinder to a position opposite said ring.

7. A trouser cufi forming machine comprising a base, a cylinder removably secured to the base and having an open upper end, said upper end having a diameter greater than the remainder of said cylinder, a forming cylinder axially movable in said first cylinder, a forming ring insertable between said cylinders and being of a diameter less than that of the open end of said first cylinder but greater than that of the forming cylinder, and means for sliding said second cylinder in said first cylinder to a position opposite said ring, said first cylinder having a plurality of openings near its upper end to provide access laterally within said cylinder.

8. A trouser cuff forming apparatus comprising a support, a cylinder on said support and having an open upper end of a diameter greater than that of the remaining portion of the cylinder, a forming cylinder axially removable in said first cylinder, a forming member insertable between said cylinders, and means for moving 6 said second cylinder in said first cylinder to a position opposite -said forming member.

9. A trouser cuff forming apparatus' comprising a support, a cylinder on said support and having an openj' upper end of a diameter greater than that of the remaining portion of the cylinder, a forming cylinder axially removable in said first cylinder, a forming memberinsertable between saidcylinders, said forming member being of cylindrical form and having an outwardly extending flange arranged to overlie the edge of the first cylinder defining its said open end when thesaid forming member is in assembled position in said first cylindenand means for moving saidlsecond cylinder in said first cylinder to a position opposite said forming member.

CHARLES HALEK.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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